Is the remote line of sight or is it something else like RF?
8546
It does not have to be in line of sight. I use mine from indoors to outdoors. The range is quite good, at least 50 to 60 feet and even more in line of sight.
8547
It is RF and it works more than 50 yards away in a parking lot and 50 feet or more from inside.
8548
The remote does not need to be in line of sight It will turn on the unit from any point like RF
8549
It works like an RF remote. I have been over 75' from my truck and it works great. But I did have issues with it turning on by its self and woke up to a dead battery. Not sure if its just the one I got or a flaw? But I just put it on a toggle switch which defeats the whole purpose but I have learned to live with it.
823134
The remote does need to be pointed directly at the IR receiver. However, the receiver can be located away from the TV or other equipment. The distance away is only limited by the length of the wires. So it could be the floor, ceiling or coffee table.
1069810
That's correct, no line of sight is needed. The directions insert shows the signal bouncing off the ceiling or wall - and I guess that's what happens because I just point the remote slightly toward to ceiling and it works like a charm.
1589801
Hi Dana - the remote will only work with line of sight. In other words you have to point the remote at the pickup sensor on the front of the camera (or on the back if your camera has a rear sensor).
1177386
No, the device does not have to be in direct line of sight. It is bluetooth (radio), not infrared. Mine is plugged into the rear of an amplifier inside a cabinet. Does need to be within 30 feet of source.
771410
I believe the remote requires line of sight to the optical splitter. Almost a year in, and working great :)
913935
We use RF. It works great! I didn't choose IR because it needs line of sight to work!
548325
Other than the built in dial, I really don't know. I have moved the units location and other radios to be within sight of each other so the signal does not have to go through walls, furniture, etc.
118541
This device repeats any IR signal through wires to emitters attached over a target device's IR signal receiver. So, you require the remote control device that controls the target device. The limiting factor in the case you describe above is the distance between the IR Repeater System's IR receiver and the target device's IR receiver. These two points are connected, if you will, by wire - Wire from the IR receiver to the IR Repeater System and wire from the IR Repeater System to the IR emitter attached to the target device's IR receiver. Your challenge becomes running the appropriate wires between rooms.
552261
I found that mine has short range and low volume. It works well with line-of-sight but not thru objects. Here is a good PDF on the subject: http://www1.crouse-hinds.com/wirelessio/PDF/White%20Paper/white_paper_frequencies.pdf
268591
Do you use a base station with rf to ir(do you point the remote to your equipment)? Also, you need the program from urc to troubleshoot/program and i doubt you can get it. If you can't find a local installer i might be able to help.
1745274
It is not an rf remote if that's what you're asking. You need to have it pointed in the general direction to make it work.
636192
What are the uses that are most affected by the RF signal? I see these posts a lot, and have a decent knowledge of RF, but I'm curious why people complain about this so much.Many traditional remotes without RF will still allow you to control a device out of your line of sight as long as it is in proximity (same room) to you.In any event, my understanding is that the Harmony One does not have RF. I'm waiting for somebody to reply to my question on the top review to clear this up.
913937
I prefer using RF since it allows me to move arround the house when listening to TV -- think getting up to make popcorn during the game. Since IR is line of site, one has to be positioned directly in front of the TV, but if the viewer is a true couch patatoe, either IR or RF will work.
1481343
The remote is IR. Have to point it at the receiver for it to work. Covering the end of the remote and turning away from the receiver, renders the remote nonoperable.
370920
There is no light. You can think of Flirc as a universal IR receiver. It doesn't matter what signals your remote puts out, as you can teach Flirc to understand whatever you have.
686585
This remote is an infrared remote and requires line of sight between the receiver and the remote. I have been able to use it up to 30 feet, mainly limited by the fact that is the furthest distance I can go and still maintain line of sight.